University of Alabama professor named interim head of Albany State

Appointment expected to last at least a year

Published: Friday, December 27, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 2:14 a.m.

Staff report

University of Alabama professor and research fellow Art N. Dunning has been named interim president at Albany State University, an appointment expected to last at least a year.

Dunning began his new post on Dec. 2, taking over from Kimberly Ballard-Washington, who served temporarily as interim president following the departure of former President Everette J. Freeman, according to a release from the University System of Georgia.

“Art Dunning has a long and distinguished track record in higher education and particularly in the University System of Georgia,” said Chancellor Hank Huckaby in a released statement. “I have known Dr. Dunning personally and professionally for many years and am delighted he is available to bring his leadership skills to Albany State University.”

Dunning said Huckaby approached him about serving as the interim leader of the four-year Georgia institution. While working in Georgia, Dunning is on a leave of absence from UA, where he is a professor and senior research fellow in UA’s Education Policy Center. Dunning is also a former vice chancellor for International Programs and Outreach at UA.

Dunning had a 27-year career as a faculty member and administrator in the University System of Georgia, according to the release. He has worked in international programs, economic development initiatives, and research partnerships.

Dunning earned his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from UA and participated in Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government management development program.

<p>Staff report</p><p>University of Alabama professor and research fellow Art N. Dunning has been named interim president at Albany State University, an appointment expected to last at least a year.</p><p>Dunning began his new post on Dec. 2, taking over from Kimberly Ballard-Washington, who served temporarily as interim president following the departure of former President Everette J. Freeman, according to a release from the University System of Georgia.</p><p>“Art Dunning has a long and distinguished track record in higher education and particularly in the University System of Georgia,” said Chancellor Hank Huckaby in a released statement. “I have known Dr. Dunning personally and professionally for many years and am delighted he is available to bring his leadership skills to Albany State University.”</p><p>Dunning said Huckaby approached him about serving as the interim leader of the four-year Georgia institution. While working in Georgia, Dunning is on a leave of absence from UA, where he is a professor and senior research fellow in UA's Education Policy Center. Dunning is also a former vice chancellor for International Programs and Outreach at UA.</p><p>Dunning had a 27-year career as a faculty member and administrator in the University System of Georgia, according to the release. He has worked in international programs, economic development initiatives, and research partnerships.</p><p>Dunning earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from UA and participated in Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government management development program.</p>